Some in the media are warning the COVID-19 pandemic may last longer than necessary due to members of the evangelical community refusing a vaccine due to spiritual convictions or uncertainty regarding vaccine safety. An article headlined “How white evangelicals’ vaccine refusal could prolong the pandemic” appeared in the April 5 issue of the New York […]
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Lake Sallateeska, Streator managers ready to welcome visitors
IBSA’s new camp managers moved to Illinois when many COVID-19 restrictions were still in place, limiting to a very small number the people they met in their first months at Lake Sallateeska and Streator. But they’ve used the last few months to prepare for a camp comeback this summer. At Lake Sallateeska, Manager Brock Vandever […]
All-time low membership: What does it mean?
A recent Gallup poll showing that church membership among U.S. adults has dropped below 50% for the first time in 80 years has religious leaders scratching their heads. They’re not so much wondering why, but how do we get them back? A summary showing who actually left may help. Gallup says that declines are smaller […]
IBSA Board adopts new statements, budget
The Board of Directors of the Illinois Baptist State Association approved new mission and values statements for the organization during a virtual meeting March 30. The newly adopted statements resulted from a multi-year vision process that gives new direction and language to IBSA’s goals and strategies. The mission, values, strategies, and measures are parts of […]
Poll: Illinoisans not in favor of repealing parental notice
A new poll shows the majority of Illinoisans do not support a bill calling for the repeal of the Parental Notice Act, which requires minor females to notify a parent or guardian before obtaining an abortion. The Repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (HB 1797 and SB 2190) was introduced in the Illinois General […]
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